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Chris Lynn smashed 117 off just 56 balls to power Northamptonshire to a 53-run win over Glamorgan, securing their place in the T20 Blast quarter-finals and locking in top spot in their group. Meanwhile, Somerset kept their title hopes alive with a 27-run win over Derbyshire, while Jason Roy’s unbeaten 103 propelled Surrey to second. Glamorgan’s qualification dreams dimmed, but Somerset’s grit and...

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The Isles of Scilly just welcomed a brand new, purpose-built freight vessel christened at St. Mary’s — a game-changing lifeline designed to keep the remote archipelago connected to the mainland for the next 40 years, ensuring reliable supplies for residents, businesses, and tourism. This isn’t just a new ship — it’s a major infrastructure investment that will power the islands’ economy and daily l...

Bristol’s trash crisis is hitting hard—bins overflowing, food waste rotting, recycling piling up as collections vanish for weeks. Residents are furious, flooding social media and calling the company, while Bristol Waste blames staff shortages and extreme heat for the chaos. Even with safety measures and driver shortages, the company’s “thank you for your patience” falls flat. They’re pausing garde...

Gordano School’s bold phone-free experiment is reshaping student life—locking phones away daily has sparked a quieter, more focused campus where kids report less anxiety, deeper connections, and a renewed love for face-to-face learning, proving that sometimes, unplugging is the ultimate upgrade. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DN...

Bristol’s tackling its housing crisis with a massive new neighborhood rising on a former factory site in Fishponds—250+ homes, including 50+ affordable units, set to debut by 2027. Developers Dandara are bringing jobs, green spaces, a bike path, and $430K in local transport upgrades, while neighbors worry about traffic and healthcare strain—though new clinics are planned. This isn’t just another h...

Police in Bath are urgently seeking a white male, early to mid-forties, with a mixed-color beard, brown eyes, an ear piercing, and a neck tattoo reading two words in black ink. He was seen near Clarks Way playground on June 24th at 5 PM, wearing a black cap with a logo, blue t-shirt with a chest pocket, white knee-length shorts, and black-orange hiking boots. A suspect was arrested last week but r...

A father convicted of murdering his four-week-old son by shaking him to death faces sentencing as the tragic case unfolds — medical evidence confirms catastrophic injuries consistent with severe head trauma, leaving a community in mourning and justice system grappling with the devastating consequences of this violent act. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/di...

A dad and his two sons were violently attacked in Bristol after a Mexico vs England match, targeted simply for wearing Mexico jerseys and half-and-half shirts. Witnesses say they were swarmed by England fans, shoved, cursed, and even tried to snatch belongings — with one son, born in Bristol, taking the worst of it. The family, walking home after a pub outing, felt unsafe despite daylight and crow...

Benhard Janse van Rensburg is set to make his England debut against Fiji this Saturday, bringing a rare blend of physicality and ball-handling versatility to a struggling squad. The 29-year-old Bristol centre, who qualifies for England after five years living and playing there, has been a consistent standout in the league for three seasons and earned team of the season honors each year. Senior ass...

A coroner has ruled that Kelly Faiers, 61, was unlawfully killed by her partner Richard Scatchard, who coerced her into taking lethal doses of sleeping pills mixed with alcohol. Though Scatchard didn’t intend to kill her, his actions were deemed criminally negligent and part of a controlling, coercive relationship. He vanished before police could arrest him, later found dead himself. The tragedy a...